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Sizewise, Premier Renew Acute Rental Agreement

3/1/2019

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Members now have access to Alliance Med-Surg Bed, Bari Rehab Platform 3,
and Behavioral Health Bed—as well as all other Sizewise rental equipment

LENEXA, Kan., March 1, 2019 – Sizewise® and Premier Inc. announce a new 3-year rental agreement for acute healthcare facilities. The contract term begins today and runs through Feb. 28, 2022, and includes several new products not previously available to rent.

“Our customers have been asking for more rental options, and we’re excited to finally deliver on those requests,” said Sara Rehm, Sizewise Vice President of Development. “Our Behavioral Health Bed, for instance, is on rental for the first time ever—and we’re already seeing interest from behavioral health facilities as well as acute hospitals who need this product but are not in a position to make a capital purchase.”

The new agreement includes all Sizewise rental bed frames, support surfaces, and mobility items—including three popular products not previously rented:

Sizewise rental products are available from 65 branch locations across the U.S. and in most major metropolitan areas.

“Our promise is the best service in our industry,” said Rehm. “And this new contract ensures that Premier customers will continue to have access to on-time delivery, quick pick ups, and in-servicing and support whenever and wherever it’s needed. Hospitals are open 24/7/365, and so are we!”

The new contract, PP-MM-711, includes several Sizewise Value Adds, including:

Premier Inc. is a leading healthcare improvement company, uniting an alliance of approximately 4,000 U.S. hospitals and 165,000 other providers and organizations. With integrated data and analytics, collaboratives, supply chain solutions, and advisory and other services, Premier enables better care and outcomes at a lower cost. Premier, a Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient, plays a critical role in the rapidly evolving healthcare industry, collaborating with members to co-develop long-term innovations that reinvent and improve the way care is delivered to patients nationwide. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Premier is passionate about transforming American healthcare. For more information, visit premierinc.com.

About Sizewise

Sizewise is a privately owned, global medical equipment and consumer sleep system manufacturer with more than 20 years’ experience engineering innovative products to meet the needs of bariatric, geriatric, pediatric, and standard patient populations. Produced in four manufacturing plants and supplied through more than 65 branches nationwide, Sizewise offers a range of American-made specialty surfaces, bed frames, and mobility devices that enhance patient healing and caregiver satisfaction. Sizewise is headquartered in Lenexa, Kan. Learn more at sizewise.com.